Former Machachari actor Malik Lemuel popularly known as Govi has been thrown into mourning following the death of Mama Bob whom he described as one of the kindest souls he had ever met. The news hit him hard when she died suddenly in a road accident in Durban opening a floodgate of childhood memories the two had shared on set.
Govi who grew up in the limelight through Machachari took to social media with an emotional tribute about how Mama Bob shaped his early years in the industry. She wasn’t just an actress to me she was family he wrote. Her laughter filled every scene and her love made even the toughest shooting days lighter.
The two shared a bond that transcended the screen. During the years on Machachari Mama Bob often guided the young actors like her own children to teach them about all aspects of humility discipline and staying level headed despite fame. Indeed Govi remembered those moments when she would check on him off-set reminding him to balance school with acting a gesture showing how deeply she cared.
She left a huge chasm in Kenya’s entertainment fraternity as sad fans actors and colleagues mourned her bubbly spirit. Govi said it was good bye but promised to keep her memory alive. You helped raise a generation he said. Your warmth will live on in every smile you inspired.
As the tributes continue to flow in Govi’s grief stands as a reminder of the family that was formed on Machachari bonds that time and death can never break. While Mama Bob may be gone to Govi and to the legion of fans out there she remains simply unforgettable.
By Nairobi